2 Euros - Heroes of the Pandemic
2021 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2008-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#300648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Designer: Luc Luycx
Edge
The pattern of two Maltese crosses and the number 2 is represented 6 times, alternately up and down.
Lettering: 2 ✠✠ ﺡ ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ ﺡ ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ ﺡ ✠✠
Comment
Struck at Monnaie de Paris in Pessac, France.Released in a coin card only.
Interesting fact
The 2 Euro commemorative coin "Heroes of the Pandemic 2021" from Malta features a unique design that honors the frontline workers who fought against the COVID-19 pandemic. The coin's design includes an image of a nurse, a doctor, and a delivery driver, symbolizing the diverse range of professions that played a crucial role in the pandemic response. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to its distinctiveness and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Heroes of the Pandemic 2021 coin.
